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The David Jones Flower Show returns for the 31st year to celebrate the arrival of Spring. On Thursday, 1st September the Ground Floor and iconic windows of the Elizabeth and Market Street Stores will be...

SAUCED PASTA BAR OPENS IN ST KILDA St Kilda’s historic ‘Mirka’s at Tolarno Hotel’, once the site of one of Melbourne’s most famous gallery/café by artist Mirka Mora, will be given new...

Think high tea and dainty chicken sandwiches, pretty petit fours and exquisite tea served in fancy china come to mind. At Runya’s Room in St Collins Lane, high tea has all those things – but with an exotic...

Universal Practice opens, a clinical Pilates and Yoga studio by health professionals. Founded by Sammy Wilson, a physiotherapist for over seven years, and also a trained clinical Pilates and yoga...

Sipping on a cocktail whilst reclining in a cushioned deckchair at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort is the ideal way to escape from your drab office cubicle. Envisage yourself surrounded by lush gardens and...

As someone who leads a super busy life, the last thing you want to do after a long day at work is spend a long time in the kitchen making dinner. It could be that you are just too tired, can't decide what to...

If Italy’s passion, style and design excellence could be encapsulated in a drink, that drink would be Campari. Created by Maître Liquoriste , Gaspare Campari, the inimitable Campari recipe has...

From international runways to contemporary interiors and everything in between, Kmart Australia has referenced globally dominating trends in a bold approach to colour and print for its new August Inspired...

High-end luxury homewares that are as fashionable as her clients wardrobes, Neue Blvd is an e-boutique that offers timeless, exclusive pieces sourced from Australia and afar. From personalised monogram...

When it comes to lavish accommodation in Australia, the Palazzo Versace in Gold Coast is true to its reputation and immerses guests into a world of indulgent and unforgettable experiences. Comprising of three...

HEINEKEN CITY SHAPER'S FESTIVAL The Heineken City Shaper's Festival is a new exciting event which will be held in Melbourne on 4 August. Heineken fans can win their way into the festival for a worldly...

If you haven't Tully Humphrey, the young entrepreneur might be someone you have seen on Instagram or you might have seen her activewear on people on the street. Tully (27) has already achieved so much and she...

 Earlier this week we shared our special interview with Reynold Poernomo who shared his work with T2 to develop tea infused desserts. Today we're sharing the recipes for the two special tea infused desserts...

T2 has teamed up with ‘dessert king’ at KOI in Sydney and former MasterChef star Reynold Poernomo to create tea infused desserts. Reynold has created two very unique, tea-infused winter dessert...

FOOD AND WINE MAGIC ON LIZARD ISLAND WITH SHANE DELIA Lizard Island has announced its second Food and Wine Event with celebrated chef Shane Delia, island Executive Chef Mark Jensen and wines by Penfolds...

It’s time to dust off the sneakers and amp up the training regime with Run Melbourne 2016, one of the city’s most iconic winter sporting events, charging through and around the city this weekend. With...

Berwick plates up the best of CBD dining at MPD Steak Kitchen. The serious steak restaurant and bar has opened on the corner of Greaves and Clyde Roads in Berwick, Victoria, led by former Vue Group...

Chill out – the Madame Brussels Lane European Night Market flies into town so grab your beanie, mittens and coat and get ready to embrace the magic of winter when Madame Brussels Lane transforms into...

From the outside, L'Hotel Gitan looks like your average local pub. Walk inside and you'll find that the spirit of the heritage art deco building is still there but this place isn't just your average watering...

Open House Melbourne is on again this year, opening doors to over 140 buildings across Melbourne on the 30 and 31st July. In a first for the annual event, Open House’s footprint extends beyond the...

Renowned French chef and restaurateur Philippe Mouchel returns to the Melbourne culinary scene with his new restaurant Philippe, just off the Paris end of Collins Street. With a passionate clientele...

  Fitbit for good launches this week raising money to help reduce the risk of heart disease in Australia. Anyone with a Fitbit account in Australia can donate their steps towards a collective 2...

Ever loved a cocktail so much you wanted to inhale it? Well, now you can – as Om Nom Kitchen & Dessert Bar launches its new theatrical cocktail menu encouraging quirky thinking when it comes to alcoholic...

THE UGLY DUCKLING WINE & CHEESE NIGHT The Ugly Duckling is bringing together the best in local produce and winemaking talent for a three-part ‘Local Series’. The first event in this series...

Buddha-Bar Hotel brings the ultimate touch of luxury to Prague with its 5-star hotel and bar, conveniently located in the heart of the city’s old town. Welcoming locals and visitors alike, the hotel aim is...

High intensity spin classes, electric yin, deep house yoga and pressed juices served in martini glasses – Wellness Clubbing is the latest fitness trend to hit Melbourne and it is popping-up exclusively...

 Glasshouse Fragrances have launched their beautiful new scents for this season bringing a scent of seduction. “There is a touch of cool in the air, and lush green leaves wither to scarlet and gold. The...

Peroni Nastro Azzurro hosted an exclusive cocktail party on the rooftop of Hotel Continentale in Florence for VIPs, media and style influencers during Pitti Uomo, Italy’s most prominent men’s street style,...

Celebrated nutritionist Lola Berry has teamed up with coffee mastermind Salvatore Malatesta of St Ali to open up Happy Place juice bar and cafe at South Melbourne market, with the goal of delivering a sense of...

This June Adelphi is changing up its happy hour – it’s inviting you to come down and paint the town red (literally) as its lobby transforms into a pop-up live art studio from June 14 to July 1. You...

Finding the perfect bed is sometimes hard than you think. With so many options available, how do you know what to look for and what is good? Needs can change in what you look for pending your life stage,...

TOKYO TINA'S RA-MEN MONTH THIS JUNE Windsor hot-spot Tokyo Tina commences its very first month of RA-MEN, featuring a different ramen special matched with a unique Japanese character (or RA-MAN)...

To celebrate the new friendship of Cadbury Diary Milk and OREO, a special survey was conducted to research Australian's emoji habits between friends and what it means for these relationships. Gone are the...

A few years ago I met a Sicilian girl who I lived with for a year. She was a true Italian in the sense of being super animated with her hands, passionate, expressive, warm and inviting but most of all she was...

Winter has officially arrived and one of Richmond's favourites The Ugly Duckling has revamped its repertoire of cocktails to warm up these cold nights. The bar’s new menu features an entire...

CAKE BAKE SHOW IN SYDNEY 3-5 JUNE Sticky fingers, sugar highs and defying gravity bakes will be just a few of the highlights at the acclaimed Cake Bake and Sweets Show. Returning to Sydney’s Olympic...

Sydney, Australia is awash with colour until 18 June 2016 as the annual Vivid Sydney festival brightens things up. Projecting colourful art on the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House...

    NutiBullet is making its mark this year by supporting life changing Breast Cancer research with a donation of $40,000 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. To mark the occasion,...

It might only be Monday but the countdown to the weekend has already started and we've got the latest and greatest place for you to head to once the clock ticks over to the end of your...

Although we are approaching winter, it's important that we know that it's just as important to protect our eyes on a cold winter's day as much as those scorching sunny days as there are harmful UVA, UVB and...

Attention Sweet Lovers- Nectar and Stone Pops Up at Melba Restaurant at The Langham, Melbourne for just four nights only from Monday 23 May until Thursday 26 May. Over 320 000 loyal followers of Nectar and...

Kmart has launched their new Winter seasonal living collection bringing new designer living pieces for everyone. The carefully curated, locally designed collection of warm and textured winter living...

SALLY'S GARDEN PARTY AT SAIGON SALLY Image by Simon Shiff Saigon Sally's head chef Adrian Li will host his very first vegetarian dinner, showcasing his passion for creativity, produce and Asian-inspired...

Good Beer Week kicks off this Friday 13th of May celebrating all things Beer until Sunday 22nd of May. There are many events on but we've rounded up some highlights over the festival. HOTEL...

UNTZ UNTZ has hit Hawthorn bringing a new level of entertainment to Hawthorn.  Formerly known as Cheers to Melbourne’s Gen X’s and Y’s) is now complete with Stage Two being HOLY MOLY (Pub...

New York skincare brand, Kiehl’s Since 1851, recently launched two new natured-powered masques: Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque for supercharging skin with instant radiance and,...

Not sure where to take your mum this Mother's Day? Here are some of our favourites that might help!   SAIGON SALLY This Mother's Day, Saigon Sally invites you to bring mum and the...

MR CLAWS POPS UP AT HUXTABLE With the recent closure of Huxtable, the venue is being used for a one day pop-up event on Saturday, 30 April. Mr Claws will be taking over the Huxtable kitchen, serving...

For the fourth time, the award winning Melbourne Dog Lovers Show returns to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton from Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May 2016. Building on last year’s record breaking...

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Madame Flavour has created something special by releasing her first ever range of gift teas. The two limited-edition custom blends, Beautiful Breakfast and Lady Grey...

Tutu du monde is such a wonderful brand – turning every little girl’s dream of being a ballerina! Tell us a bit about how you started the brand? Tutu du Monde began with my quest for a tutu for my own...

Feast of Merit takes its name from Naga culture in far North-eastern India.  There, when someone acquires wealth, they choose to hold a festival, a Feast of Merit.  The whole community including the poor and...

Sake Flinders Lane Opens this Friday   The latest addition to the famed Saké Restaurant & Bar family opens at 11am this Friday, 15 April and the launch weekend promises to be a blast....

Domain Chandon is synonymous with bubbles and a beautiful winery in the Yarra Valley. Whilst we enjoy the bottles at home or out, how often do we get a taste of the winery in the city? You can with the Chandon...

BARISTA-LESS CAFE HITS SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE TO GIVE EVERYONE FREE COFFEE Launching in Sydney and Melbourne, experience Australia’s first Barista-less Cafe where, although barista-quality coffee is...

GOOD BEER WEEK Brew lovers can celebrate their love at beer with the sixth annual Good beer Week, happening from May 13-22. The program is now live and features 270 events that will run across 150...

Australian artist and designer Cristina Re, has released her limited edition, High Tea Collection “To Paris with Love”, an ode to her one of her favourite cities in the world. The teacup and...

It might not be easy being green according to Kermit, but for the team behind one of our favourite speciality tea brands, Matcha Maiden, everything is green. The wonderful team behind the organic matcha green...

Situated in the heart of Melbourne, The Langham Hotel is well known for their decadent High Teas. Served in the quiet surroundings of the hotel’s Aria Bar and Lounge, this renowned pastry kitchen serves up...

There are day time places and there are night time places, then we have places like Mjr Tom, which effortlessly combines the two. Mjr Tom, whose name pays homage to David Bowie's fictional astronaut has been...

  Our favourite fish and chips business, Hunky Dory Fish and Chips are avid supports of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, but this year they’re stepping up their support by...

Easter is almost here and this year we're excited about the wonderful range of treats from one of our favourite chocolate makers, Cadbury. This year, Cadbury will again spread irrepressible joy...

To celebrate the arrival of Easter this year, Om Nom Kitchen & Dessert Bar will be opening a pop-up shop filled with delicious take-home treats, perfect for sharing with family and friends this...

House of Home – Australia’s leading online destination for the best in furniture, homewares, building and renovating products is coming to life for an exclusive Pop Up event in Melbourne. From...

Chandon is igniting the spark at the 2016 Formula 1™ Rolex Australian Grand Prix, with the race marking the official launch of its partnership with the McLaren Honda Formula 1™ team. Led by British F1™...

The 2016 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix hits Melbourne again this Thursday and this year, the official launch party, “Glamour On The Grid”  (formerly known as [email protected] at Crown) is taking trackside...

THE HOTEL WINDSOR AFTERNOON TEA EVENT WITH ALZHEIMER'S AUSTRALIA The Hotel Windsor's upcoming Afternoon Tea event is a collaboration with Alzheimer's Australia Vic and Australian icon Ita Buttrose AO...

Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) has been kicking fashion goals this week with beautiful fashion on the runway. Off the runway, several of the sponsors of the Fashion Festival are...

Häagen-Dazs is coming to Australia, setting up house at Federation Square in Melbourne’s CBD for five weeks from Friday 11 March, 2016. Häagen-Dazs House will be the only place in Australia where...

  Congratulations on being the Yellowglen Terrace Adelaide Cup ambassador! What has it been like so far and what are you most looking forward to being ambassador?  Thank you so much. I’m so...

Looking for a winning wine bar in Toorak? Look no further than the new 505 Wine Room located on the corner of Williams and Malvern Roads. A relaxed yet sophisticated space offering local and...

Melbourne based activewear label Talbot Avenue has launched their second season featuring model and influencer Brooke Hogan. The range utilises bold palettes with blocked colour ways and the garments have...

Our affinity for alfresco dining knows no bounds and our hunger to find the best place to dine outside in gardens, sidewalks and rooftops means we're always on the look out for the next best place. Well, look...

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF), presented by Bank of Melbourne, returns for its 24th year on 4 March, 2016, with a 10 day program of culinary activities and delights. Celebrating the culinary...

House of Crabs, the brand new seafood eatery sails into the Newmarket Hotel this Friday 4 March. It is a bibs on, eat with your hands, share-between-friends affair that pays tribute to...

FEAST OF MERIT ROOFTOP BAR OPENS Image by Renee Stamatis Photography Iconic Richmond restaurant Feast of Merit has launched the ‘Feast of Merit Rooftop’, an intimate and secluded bar which...

SQUARE MARKET POP-UP MARKET FEDERATION SQUARE, MELBOURNE Global payments technology company Square has invited Melbourne’s favourite small business heroes to join it for Square Market,...

BIGGIE SMALLS' ORDERING APP Shane Delia's Biggie Smalls is now even more available with the launch of the app for in-store pick up! It means you can order your favourite Biggie Smalls kebab as well...

It's hard to believe that The Daily Edited (tde) has been only been around for five years. What started as an idea turned two lawyers into entrepreneurs and owners of a brand that has gone from strength...

  For four fabulous Fridays, head up ten floors to Adelphi Hotel’s rooftop and enjoy poolside drinks at the end of the working week. From 5-8pm each Friday Melburnians can chase the last...

  Get ready to raise your glass! The Peninsula Picnic is on again for 2016 with a stellar line up of wine-makers and distillers including Circe, Crittenden Estate, Montalto, Paringa Estate, and...

There are many interpretations of success. Some would say that earning lots of money is a hallmark of success but I have to say that after a long career in the corporate sector, for me there is more than...

Melbourne's premier cheese and cider festival is on again Sunday 6 March 2016. Explore, drink, taste and discover cheese and cider at Fromage a Trois. Returning to the grounds of the historic Werribee...

DUTCHESS MELBOURNE'S WHITE NIGHT SUPPER Dutchess Melbourne is celebrating White Night with a special Supper on 20 February. With 10 percent of all sales going to White Ribbon Australia, the à la...

WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE 20 FEBRUARY 2016 White Night is on again providing a unique night of music, film, food, art and light to the Melbourne CBD. Starting at 7pm and finishing at 7am, White Night is...

Bodhi & Ride is set to transform the wellness and fitness landscape, opening a premium boutique in Port Melbourne featuring a spin chamber with weights and offering unparalleled full-body workouts on...

SAN SEBASTIAN SUMMER FIESTA AT BAR NACIONAL ON 25 FEBRUARY The San Sebastian Summer Fiesta is the perfect way to say adios to the end of summer with Bar Nacional's endless paella, sangria and pintxos,...

If you haven't booked anywhere to take your Valentine day for lunch or dinner, we've pulled together some suggestions for you and your Valentine! MR MIYAGI Mr. Miyagi Valentine’s Day Menu...

Finding the perfect present can be difficult if your significant other is a beauty lover but you can’t tell the difference between a lipstick and a lip-gloss. But don’t worry, because we’ve got you...

When it comes to buying a Valentine's present for the main man in your life, a beauty-related gift may not be the first thing that comes to mind but that’s definitely not to say that he wouldn’t love one....

Chengdu luxury urban hotel The Temple House has teamed up with Luxury British lingerie retailer Agent Provocateur to launch two new Romantic Stay Packages, effective from February 8 to March 8...

  LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS The Chinese New Year starts on 8 February and to celebrate, Melbourne is turning up the festive spirit with a few events on to celebrate the new Year of the...

Barcelona, pronounced BarTHelona, is the economical, cultural, gastronomical, alcoholical centre of España - a country already with major standing as one of the cultural centres of the world. When people...

Follow one of the best chef's in the world, Diego Munoz as he joins Lady Carolina to prepare for one of the most exciting events on the Melbourne culinary calendar, Good Food Month. Click here to watch...

After the huge success of its inaugural year, The Yaks Melbourne Barbecue Festival will be held at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday 6 February 2016 for visitors to to eat barbecue and watch competitive...

It's been almost fifteen years since the world was introduced to Blue Steel and Magnum and since then these looks have been synonymous with the one and only Derek Zoolander. When we left Derek...

We take you behind the scenes with one of the world's best chefs, Diego Muñoz. Follow his journey as he prepared for Good Food Month in Melbourne where he appeared exclusively for Latin American restaurant...

UP IN SMOKE OPENS IN FOOTSCRAY Image by RENEE STAMATIS PHOTOGRAPHY Footscray foodies are getting set to celebrate new Americana-style “Smoke Joint”, retail deli and beer garden Up in Smoke,...

gg is one of those places you don't want to tell people because you want to keep it for yourself. A hidden gem in East Melbourne, gg has flown under the radar since its opening but that hasn't meant that...

If you're looking for a place to chill this Summer then it's always great to take the time out and pop into the cinema to see a film. The lovely team at HOYTS are making that experience more lux with HOYTS...